christmas pie -knox gelatin recipe

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Aug 16, 2012

This recipe is from Knox Gelatin recipe book by Mrs.Charles B. Knox herself in 1934- President of Knox Gelatin of Johnstown, N.Y.- called "Food Economy" This makes a beautiful chocolate mint holiday dessert, with whipped cream nuts and maraschino cherries..a family favorite

prep time 10 Min
cook time
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield makes one 9-inch pie

Ingredients

  • FILLING:
  • 1 package knox gelatin unflavored (1 tablespoon)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • 1 1/4 cups evaporated milk (you can use regular milk)
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup fresh heavy cream, whipped
  • 1 or 2 fluid drops of green food coloring
  • PIE SHELL:
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup (a scant cup) butter

How To Make christmas pie -knox gelatin recipe

  • Step 1
    Filling: Combine 1/4 cup of the sugar, gelatine and salt in a medium saucepan. Beat together the egg yolks and milk; stir into geltine mixture. Place over low hear and stir constantly until gelatine mixture is dissolved and thickened slightly- this takes about 5-6 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Remove from heat and stir in extract. Chill mixture until it mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry and gradually add the remaining sugar a little at a time. Beat until stiff. Combine ingredient, folding gently, add green coloring to tint to shade desired. Pour into prepared pie shell. Chill until firm. At least 4 hours. Garnish with wreath of whipped cream and garnish with nuts and cherries.
  • Step 3
    Pie shell: You may buy a pre-made if desired) Roll graham crackers very fine. Mix powdered sugar and butter all together. Press mixture firmly against the bottom and sides of pie pan. Place pie crust in ice box or cold place for several hours. Then fill with gelatine pie filling.

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